UNLV Rebels defeat Northern Illinois Huskies 31-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Northern Illinois Huskies 24, UNLV Rebels 31
The UNLV Rebels beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 31-24 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium. The Northern Illinois Huskies covered the spread as 21.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 56, with 55 points combined.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. UNLV Rebels final score and game recap
The Northern Illinois Huskies led 14-10 after the first quarter. The UNLV Rebels won the second quarter 14-3 to lead 24-17 at halftime. The second half was even at 7-7.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Taron Dickens (Northern Illinois Huskies): 19/37 passing for 253 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- George Dimopoulos (Northern Illinois Huskies): 7 catches for 127 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Jackson Arnold (UNLV Rebels): 20/30 passing for 269 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
- Jai'Den Thomas (UNLV Rebels): 16 carries for 114 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Northern Illinois Huskies vs. UNLV Rebels?
The Northern Illinois Huskies covered the spread as 21.5-point underdogs, losing by 7 points.
The spread opened at UNLV Rebels -24.5 and closed at UNLV Rebels -21.5.
Did Northern Illinois Huskies vs. UNLV Rebels go over or under the total?
The game went under: 55 points combined against a closing total of 56, under by 1. 41 of the 55 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 54.5 and closed at 56.
How did AiQ's Northern Illinois Huskies vs. UNLV Rebels predictions do?
None of AiQ's picks in this game counts toward its record.
- Moneyline: the UNLV Rebels to win at -2100, a win. A price that short stays out of AiQ's record.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. UNLV Rebels game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- UNLV Rebels team total 38.5: the under, paying -120, with 31 scored.
- First-half total 29.5: the over, paying -112, with 41 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Northern Illinois Huskies won the first quarter, paying +400.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the over, paying -115, with 24 points scored.
- Northern Illinois Huskies team total 16.5: the over, paying -122, with 24 scored.
- First-half moneyline: UNLV Rebels won the first half, paying -1200.
- First-half spread: Northern Illinois Huskies +13.5 covered, paying -105.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. UNLV Rebels odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Northern Illinois Huskies at +1050 and the UNLV Rebels at -2000. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the UNLV Rebels a 92% favorite. The UNLV Rebels won as the favorite at -2000: $5 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the UNLV Rebels, the best price before the game was -1800 at Fanatics: priced near fair (+0.1% value).
The spread moved toward the Northern Illinois Huskies between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 54.5 to 56, and the game went under.
Northern Illinois Huskies and UNLV Rebels betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Northern Illinois Huskies 0-8 in the 2026 regular season (0-3 at home, 0-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times. That made it eight straight losses for the Northern Illinois Huskies.
This result left the UNLV Rebels 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times.
What's next for Northern Illinois Huskies and UNLV Rebels?
Next for the Northern Illinois Huskies: at the San José State Spartans on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the UNLV Rebels: the Wyoming Cowboys at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.